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The Oncologist
At last I see an Oncologist, finally someone who is an expert in the field of my problem. Based on the chest X-rays a CT guided biopsy, and his assessment of my arm and hip complaints, (the oncologist has yet to see the pet scan report, he sets my cancer at Stage IV. Wham. I ask him, how much time do I have, already knowing that Stage IV has an average of 7 to 8 month survival time, he looks at me, and lightheartedly says, “your healthy”. He also tells me, don’t worry about it at this point.
First Treatment
The nurse is the first to enter the room. They make small talk as they prepare an IV in your arm where the chemo will be infused. At this time they also take a blood sample to check your blood counts. Once your set they leave and you wait for the doctor.
The doctor comes into the room, he asks a few questions and we talk a little about radiation.
Another significant event took place was
I have since learned that the best source of information are the nurses.